Snowball fight in Aspen, CO?

Snowball fights are illegal in Aspen, Colorado due to a local anti-missile law. Throwing objects at public buildings, private property, or people is an offense that results in fines. Snowball fights on private property are usually allowed, but throwing ice balls can lead to criminal charges. Other strange Colorado laws include not being able to […]

Snowball Earth: what is it?

The Snowball Earth hypothesis suggests that the entire Earth was frozen during the Cryogenian period, with some scientists believing in a “Slushball Earth” scenario instead. The depletion of atmospheric carbon dioxide caused by continental drift is thought to have initiated the freeze, which could only be reversed by volcanic explosions releasing enough CO2 to cause […]

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